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Integrity, Focus, Finish

Integrity, Focus, Finish

Norm Spohr delivers a powerful message centered around the life of King David, using David’s final words in 2 Samuel 23:1–5 as a lens to explore three foundational qualities of a godly life: integrity, focus, and finishing well. The message encourages believers to...

Ruth

Ruth

Mercer Armstrong teaches from the book of Ruth, emphasizing that it is not merely a love story but a deep revelation of God’s grace, loyalty, and redemption. Ruth’s story, while brief and tucked away in the Old Testament, carries profound theological...

Passover Message

Passover Message

In this powerful Easter message, Andy Billingham redirects our attention away from the cultural and traditional term Easter and back to its biblical foundation in Passover. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 5:7, where Paul writes “Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed...

Facing Opposition

Facing Opposition

Norm begins with a story about codfish shipped across the country—how introducing their natural enemy (catfish) kept them strong. This sets the stage for the message: opposition, though uncomfortable, is often what strengthens us. Using Nehemiah 6:1–14 as his main...

Lessons from the church of Antioch part 2

Lessons from the church of Antioch part 2

In this message, Max continues exploring the Church in Antioch, using Acts 11–13. He revisits its birth, its leaders, and its legacy as a model for today’s churches. The church in Antioch was not born out of a grand campaign, but through persecution and simple...

Baptism

Baptism

This past Sunday was a truly special day as we gathered to witness and celebrate three baptisms! John shared a powerful message on the meaning of baptism, reminding us that it’s not what saves us, but rather a public declaration of our faith in Jesus Christ. John’s...

To Follow Christ

To Follow Christ

Norm preached on the cost of following Christ, drawing from Luke 14:25-33, where Jesus calls His followers to count the cost of discipleship. Commitment to Christ Norm began with an illustration of Alexander the Great's soldiers demonstrating unwavering loyalty, using...

Test of Love

Test of Love

Collins preached on 1 John 4:7-10, emphasizing Christian love as a test of true faith. He opened with a call to reflect on God’s love, describing it as divine, supernatural, and self-giving. Collins explained that biblical love is more than emotion—it is an active,...

Motivation for Discipleship

Motivation for Discipleship

Josh explored the theme of Motivation for Discipleship, drawing from Philippians to emphasize the believer’s call to follow Christ wholeheartedly. He highlighted that true discipleship is not driven by external circumstances but by the joy found in the Lord. This joy...

Morning Star Bible Camp

MSBC Update

MSBC Update

Last Morning Star Bible Camp update from Joshua Caplan. Latest on MSBC, an encouraging word and a Caplan update. Thanks for watching and please share this with the newsletter with MSBC and Caplan supporters.

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Monday Meditation: The World of Make-Believe

Monday Meditation: The World of Make-Believe

At a school visit the week after 9/11, an explanation was given to the students that made them think about the bigger issue. It also helps us think clearly about the turmoil in the world around us today. Don't despair!